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• posted: Jul. 05, 2018

Theo.Oh Theo, where to start. He spent most of the first year of his life in a shelter, being passed over. At 14 years young, he has defied many odds. Read More

• posted: Jun. 20, 2018

1. Neutering is the surgical procedure to remove the testicles.  2. This prevents the animal from breeding.3. There are multiple behavioral benefits if pets are neutered at a young age Read More

• posted: Jun. 04, 2018

Introducing …JENNI!! We gave her the full name Jenell Suzanna.  Jenell is a German name that means kind, patient and understanding.  But mostly, we will call her Jenni.  She is approximately Read More

• posted: May 15, 2018

Urinary issues are one of the most common reasons for veterinary visits among our feline patients.  Inappropriate urination is the most common behavioral reason for relinquishment of cats to shelters. Read More

• posted: May 08, 2018

Noel is our 13-year-old Maltese princess. She joined our family as a puppy and we quickly realized she was totally deaf. Training a deaf dog, we thought would be challenging, Read More

• posted: Apr. 03, 2018

Cinder is my feral rescue success story.  He was Adopted Cat of the Month in “Rescue Proud” magazine in September/October, 2015.  Cinder is the sweetest cat, especially considering his feral Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2018

Gastric dilatation volvulus (aka GDV, torsion, bloat, flipped stomach) occurs when a pets stomach fills with gas, fluid or food and then flips over.  Flipping means that the entry (esophagus) Read More

• posted: Mar. 27, 2018

Today’s topic is about enrichment for senior pets (like Flash pictured above!) As pets age, their activity will typically decrease, but there minds are still working.  It has been proven that Read More

• posted: Mar. 02, 2018

Butch came from the ASPCA in Ohio and somehow ended up in the Cedar Bend Humane Society. He has been in and out of homes his whole life. He's about Read More

• posted: Feb. 20, 2018

February is Pet Dental Health Month.  Even though your pet’s dental health is important year-round, this month helps us shine the spotlight on dental care. The American Veterinary Medical Association Read More

• posted: Feb. 01, 2018

Totcho is our 7 month-old male kitten.  We adopted him from the Cedar Bend Humane Society the day after Thanksgiving.  Totcho is special for a variety of reasons. First of all Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018

Meet Mavis! She joined my home in October this year, but originally hails from Strawberry Point, IA. After purchasing my first home- adding a Jack Russell Terrier was the first Read More

• posted: Jan. 16, 2018

Ivy was born on August 26th. She's a Shichon - which is a cross between a Shih Tzu and a Bichon Frise. She's a 4 lb cuddle-bug that loves to Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2017

The World is My Chew ToyWhen I lost my dog of four years to illness, I not only thought that my heart would break in two, but that I’d never, Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2017

     As the anticipation of a fun-filled Halloween in Cedar Falls draws near, don’t forget to keep an eye on your furry family members.  Halloween can be a dangerous time Read More

• posted: Dec. 08, 2017

I met Kaylee, as many people do now, on Facebook. :-)  A friend of mine fosters animals from the Humane Society and she posts pictures of the ones she's not Read More